Shiny finish aluminum storm door
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Robert Snow on Jun 05, 2015The first thing to do is wash it down with mild soap and water . Let that dry and then sand it with some wet or dry 320 grit paper to scuff up the surface . Then you can spray paint it any color you would like putting on one light coat first and then another coat until you get the finish you want . If you can't find a color you like go to any NAPA auto parts store and they can mix and put into a spray can any color you would like ............. Good luck !!!!Helpful Reply
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Kathleen Weilbacher Hornbecker on Jun 05, 2015Thank you Robert Snow for your advice....so happy Marion Nesbitt for asking. Can't wait to try this myself!Helpful Reply
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Tena Barke on Jun 05, 2015I always forget about the car paint - after all, it IS more durable! Does it require a sealer @Robert Snow ?Helpful Reply
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Robert Snow on Jun 05, 2015Not really Tena Barke , but seeing the use it gets maybe a good sealer under the top coat sure wouldn't hurt !!Helpful Reply
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Jim Grossman on Jun 05, 2015It will be interesting to see if the paint sticks after a winter or two. Aluminum really expands and contracts with the temperature variations and you will probably notice that the paint will peel or flake off.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jun 06, 2015Will be trying this. Our Manitoba winters are horrible, but our car paint lasts! We have Canadian Tires stores here that carry auto paint.Helpful Reply
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